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Energy Therapy is a practice in which a trained practitioner assists the client in their pursuit of healing. They do so by offering treatment that aids in energetic homeostasis. Energy sessions are very relaxing and help the client as a whole, offering treatment that assists on Mental, Emotional, Physical & Spiritual levels. Sessions assist in achieving and maintaining balance and optimal health.
Often when we just feel 'out of sorts', we are not balanced. By ignoring issues in our life and 'stuffing' them in or 'blocking' them out, we are setting ourselves up for disharmony. When doing this, the perfect opportunity for energetic blocks to form presents itself. If not addressed, the blocks will create an imbalance in our systems. Over time disease (dis-ease) may manifest in the physical body.
Amy is trained in locating and releasing these blocks, thus allowing the flow of energy to commence and healing to occur. When whole and balanced, all aspects of one's being are in harmony. Harmony and balance are the keys to true health.
Energy Therapy is known worldwide for it's therapeutic benefits and the deep relaxation it often offers to the client. It can be very therapeutic and healing on multiple levels. During a session, the client stays fully dressed, removing only large pieces of jewelry and shoes. Sessions include an intake, treatment and review of the session with a copy of notes provided to the client. Appointment times are approximately 75-90 minutes with an average of 45 min on the treatment table.
Depending on the modality used, benefits from treatment may include Relaxation, Deep Peace, Relief of Discomfort or Pain, Spiritual Insight, DNA Reconnection and aligning with your Life Purpose. Other benefits from a session may include.
Reiki is one of the few Energy Healing modalities
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Prenatal sessions provide the physical, mental and emotional support needed for expecting women. Sessions allow mothers to relax in a safe and therapeutic environment that enhances their Universal Life-Force Energy. At the mother's request, therapy can also be offered to her fetus in a safe manner that provides support for her growing baby.
Those on a spiritual journey often find energy healing sessions to be complimentary to their journey. The meditative properties attained, and states afforded during a session often provide the client insight into their spiritual practice such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, chi gong, and other spiritual or energetic practices.
Reconnective Healings reconnect the clients' axitonial lines to the earth and universe. DNA strands are reconnected, thus providing a deep and substantial healing. For more in-depth information, please visit the Reconnective Healing tab.
The Oneness blessing is given by a certified Oneness Blessing giver and can be given in person or remotely. The energy of Divine Grace is channeled to the receiver. This energy quiets the mind and the chatter that we experience and activates the frontal lobes; creating new neurological pathways and assists us in expanding consciousness and raising our vibration. For more info, click here
After a session, clients may feel a number of ways. You may be refreshed, relaxed, and recharged, or you may feel tired and sleepy as your body integrates the healing work that was done. Some clients have some Spiritual Insight.
Please drink plenty of water after a session as this helps to flush out toxins and ground your energy.
Amy offers distance healing energy. If you need a bit of energy to help you through a crisis or a low point in your day, contact Amy directly to set up a full or condensed session. Condensed sessions consist of 15 minutes of channeled energy. Some reasons for
condensed sessions include the sudden onset of- headaches, stomach aches, weakness, emotional distress, mental confusion, psychic attack, etc...


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Kevin Coleman started the Marion Cole Memorial Scholarship in honor of his mentor who sadly passed away in 2011. Marion was a world famous aviator that had a passion for passing the art of flying onto future generations. His legacy and passion for flight continue in Kevin's lifetime goal to spread the word to young people around the country that they can achieve their dream to fly.
It's like Leonardi da Vinci once said, "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return."
The challenge for most young adults is acquiring the funding to necessary to launch a career in aviation. "For the longest time aviation was considered a hobby of the older generation, but goal is to change that and help overcome the obstacles that prevent a younger generation from reaching their goal to fly," said Coleman.
Flying intrigues, consumes, and mesmerizes people. Marion Cole had the ability to do the same through the use of aviation. The Marion Cole Memorial Scholarship is a great way for a young adult to get their start in aviation. Click here to apply.

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Apple is reportedly contemplating, for its iPhone customers at least, a change to its iTunes business model that would allow customers unfettered access to the iTunes Store. It would fund this by adding a premium to the price of the devices, and that premium would then be divided between the major music labels based on their market share. Up until now, Steve Jobs has been vigorously opposed to similar models offered by other download providers.
The problem inherent in such a model is that it precludes users from actually owning their music. Imagine being told that for, say, $80, you could wander into HMV and have all the CDs you want. Quite possibly you'd clear the shelves and give away what you didn't want. Have your Christmas shopping well and truly handled. The unlimited ability to obtain goods, coupled with unlimited freedom to use those goods, is inherently unbalanced and unsustainable, at least under the capitalist system.
Capitalism normally limits you in one of two ways: either your consumption is limited by price, or your usage is limited by ownership. So either you pay more for something and can do with it what you want (as with a book), or you pay less and have to give it back or share with others (as with, say, a library). That's the system — either consumption is limited, or usage is limited.
The music industry has tried to bend the system by limiting consumption (with price) and limiting usage (with copy protection). The software industry works much the same way. It's actually anti-capitalist, and the backlash from customers has been apparent and obvious. We instinctively know how the system is supposed to work and we don't like people fiddling with it.
The iTunes model restores some balance to the system by rationing demand with the instrument of price, but then alowing unfettered usage of the end-product. Particularly in the case of iTunes Plus, which includes no digital-rights management (DRM) of any kind, buying music that way feels more right. More fair. The FairPlay DRM that exists on the rest of the iTunes Store's content limits your usage, but not really by very much, and it isn't difficult to overcome if you really feel you want to (if, for instance, you want to use music bought on Apple's store with something other than an Apple device).
Other stores have challenged the model by reducing the limitation on consumption, either with inexpensive subscription payments or with one-off fees, but then the limitation applies at the other end: you stop paying your subscription and the music you "bought" vanishes. Because, of course, you never owned it. the one-off systems (such as one offered by Nokia) are restricted to the device upon which the music was obtained.
There are advantages, of course. Not having to count pennies each time you find a song you like, for instance. How many of us have bought a CD because of a song we liked on the radio, and haven't listened to that disc for decades since? Wouldn't it be nice if that hadn't cost us money we'd never see again? And Nokia's model also retains a record of your purchases so that if, for instance, your mobile is lost or stolen, you can be up and running with your collection again in little time. iTunes won't do that for you.
But Jobs has been consistent in his opposition to such models. He has consistently argued that people should be able to do what they want — within reason — with the music they buy. he has been an outspoken advocate of selling music via iTunes with no DRM on it at all, giving people more freedom with their digital downloads than they get from many CDs these days.
The unlimited model apparently being talked about at the moment would necessarily change that. There is simply no way that you could say to someone "OK, you've paid your $80 premium for the phone, now the entire content of the iTunes Store is yours to do with as you will". For one thing, how are the network carriers going to feel about the sudden spike in their traffic as people download unlimited songs?
I've read an article on this that essentially guesses that Apple might go for a subscription model of some sort, whereby if you cease to pay your subscription you get to keep some proportion of the songs you've purchased — say 40 percent of them. I seriously doubt such a model would work, if only for its sheer arbitrariness.
At any rate, all of this is supposition and speculation at the moment — no such model exists. Even if it comes to pass, the iPhone isn't in Australia yet, and no-one seems to be speculating on whether the same model would work on the iPod touch, or whether it would be somehow limited to the iPhone.
I know only this: Once I buy a song, I want to keep it and do what I want with it, indefinitely. iTunes has so far delivered that. Mess with it, and it breaks.


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LOL … I just found this on Google. Many moons ago but what a treat to be able to work with the famous "Brenda Lee"!
LOL … I just found this on Google. Many moons ago but what a treat to be able to work with the famous "Brenda Lee"!
3 stalks kale
2 stalks celery
1 lime
1 apple
1 cucumber
1 drop Cilantro Essential Oil
The culinary uses and additional benefits of Cilantro have been documented for centuries. Cilantro promotes healthy digestion and acts as a powerful cleanser and detoxifier for the body.* Applied topically, Cilantro is very soothing and cooling to the skin, and it adds a fresh, herbal aroma to any essential oil blend when diffused. Cilantro's culinary uses are endless, adding a flavorful twist to meats, salads, dips, and guacamole.
PS .. this can be made and drizzled over your horse's "salad" for added health benefits. They LOVE this stuff!
"Horse training is about building confidence one step at a time. It's not about confrontation or respect or being the boss or winning fights." — Neil Davies
"New things must be introduced one step at a time. Remember, you're building confidence, you're not "desensitising"." — Neil Davies
"When teaching your horse never increase the pressure unless you KNOW the horse understands what you want. Wait for the understanding then release the pressure and reward. Give the horse the time he or she personally needs to process your request and make sure your request is perfectly clear." — Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate
"Working horses is a little like being married. Sometimes you need to adjust and change your plan." — Buck Brannaman
"Work with the horse, not against him. Always listen to what the horse is trying to say. And always think for yourself." — Mark Rashid
"We all make mistakes and by doing so we discover something about our limitations, but if someone or some horse suffers from these mistakes, then we must do our utmost not to repeat them. May every rider strive for a better connection with his or her horse by observation, closer understanding, and patient groundwork. It matters not what discipline is pursued, only that there be a perfectly balanced union between the two—man and horse—so the two become one." — Frederic Pignon/Magali Delgado
"One of the primary ways horses communicate with us is through their behavior. Again, it is my belief horses don't distinguish between how they feel and how they act. So if they act a certain way, their actions are reflecting the way they feel. A horse's body then becomes a mirror for their emotions. So the body informs us of what is truly going on internally." — Mark Rashid
"Once I quit fighting with him and began rewarding his efforts to respond to my cues, he became extremely willing to do what I was asking. The fight and confusion just seemed to melt away," — Mark Rashid
"Do you stop breathing when you pick up your reins?" — Leslie Desmond
"Consider yourself from your horses point of view. Not many people do that. But we should." — Leslie Desmond
"You don't take the journey. The journey takes you. "~"Travels in a Stone Canoe", Harvey Arden & Steve Wall
"Listen to the horse. Try to find out what the horse is trying to tell you. All we are trying to do is fix things up to where he can find them; then it's the horse's idea." ~ Tom Dorrance
"Horses are intelligent and they can make decisions. This is the reason that they can sense what a person wants them to do and will try to understand a person's intent. Through his natural instinct of self-preservation, a horse will respond to two kinds of feel that a person can present. He will respond to a person's indirect feel, which means that he will either react to or ignore a person's presence – and how a horse responds depends entirely on the person. This indirect feel is what you have out in the pasture or corral, when you don't have any physical contact with the horse, like a halter or snaffle bit. A horse will also respond to direct feel, which is when you have a physical connection with the horse through some part of your body, the halter or the snaffle, or a rope any place on his body, even if it's connected to the saddle horn." ~ Bill Dorrance
"Pride and ego get in people's way, it gets in the horse's way." ~ Ray Hunt
"Horses don't do wrong things – horses are never wrong." ~ Ray Hunt
"I will not change my horse with any that treads but on four pasterns…When I bestride him, I soar, I am a hawk. He trots the air, the earth sings when he touches it, the basest horn of his hoofs is more musical than the pipe of Hermes…When bestride him I soar, I am a hawk…"
~ William Shakespeare
"For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also observes, is done without understanding; and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should whip and spur a dancer." ~Xenophon
"God forbid that I should go to any Heaven in which there are no horses."
~R. Graham
"A technique can have a "Here, horse, let me help you" feel behind it. Or it can have a, "You better do this or else" feel behind it. The feel behind the technique can be the factor that decides whether the technique is effective or not." ~Mark Rashid
"It would take years to train Templado," Pignon said. "He forgave me nothing. The slightest error, the slightest faux pas on my part, and I was made to pay dear." Whether 'man was training horse' or 'horse was training man' was unclear, the result however was a new relationship was forged, horse and man as a collaboration of equals." ~Frédéric Pignon, Cavalia
"Isness is the glorious state of God manifested in His entire creative spendor here and on all planes." — Liz Mitten Ryan
"It is the active form of being, more a becoming, an awakened journey carrying one towards the adventure of vibrant aliveness, L.I.F.E. (love in Finitie Expression) forever. "~Liz Mitten Ryan
"It's all about what's in your heart and how you use it." — Jeanette Baldwin
"BREATHE!" "EXHALE!" "BE!" — Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate
"Something we were withholding made us weak, until we found out that it was ourselves. " ~Robert Frost
I am in search of a partner.
Plain and simple.
A partner who is motivated, who can be committed and wants to help others in their quest for safer and more 'natural' solutions for their health, happiness and wellness while making some extra money doing so.
Someone who wants to make a real difference in the world around them.
Someone who wants to help others realize their dreams.
Someone who can be dependable, honest, be themselves and simply be …
A good partner.
Its fun 'work' (not really work at all!); you set your own hours and days; You get time to spend with your kids, your family; you work with others on my team who are especially enthusiastic and supportive – others who enjoy helping one another out and also on their own quest for natural health.
They are people who care. Truly care.
Do you?
Are you passionate about optimal REAL health for others? For their families, farms and critters?
Do you like helping other people?
Do you like to laugh and smile and have FUN?
Do you like to make money?
Would you like the opportunity for an UNCAPPED income?
Would you like to fire your boss? *grin*
Well, if you answered yes to these questions and feel you meet my 'strict' criteria for a good partner then shoot me an email and let's talk.
I'll fill you in with more detailed information. We'll chat a bit, laugh a bit, get to know one another and see if YOU can be my next partner.
Email to me now: email@example.com and I'll tell ya all about it.
Oh — and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
That's it.
You've had it!
You've tried EVERYTHING.
Nothing's worked.
Now you're thinking of retirement for your best friend or … worse.
For almost 2 decades I've been called in as a 'last resort' for horses with soundness issues, quirky health issues and behavioral issues* (since the 70's)*. The individual treatments I've designed and used … WORKED! The following are just a few of the horses I've worked with …
Pegasus … Scheduled for euthanasia 17 years ago. Dx'd with Navicular Disease and dangerous attitude. Treated diet, herbs and hoofcare. Today still fully in work and healthy.
Lilly … Penetrating Founder. Devastating. Recovered fully. Cushings controlled with diet, herbs & homeopathy.
Libby … Abused rescue. PTSD. Recovered and loves her humans! PPT therapy.
Cisco … Severe PTSD due to aggressive training. Now a "pocket pony". PPT therapy. ECBT.
Pepper … Dangerously aggressive. Blind in one eye. PPT therapy. Rehabbed to faithful partner with his owner until complete blindness forced euthanasia.
Spirit … Anxious, Lame, Lyme Disease. Issues with gaits. Rehabbed with Bodywork, Diet, Homeopathy.
Whinney … Penetrating Founder. Recovered and back under saddle in under a year. Hoofcare, Diet, Herbs.
Ginger … Severe founder. Aged (34). Malnutritioned. Neglected. Brought back to full health and was exceptional 'schooling horse' until 40 years old.
Cheyenne … Wild Mustang. 6 auction houses and 5 owners in 2 1/2 years. (only a shy 4 yo.). Dangerously defensive from former mishandling and abuse. Now 'pocket pony'. Homeopathy, Herbs, Diet, PPT, ECBT.
E'toile … undetermined severe lameness for 3+ weeks. Abscess. Treated hoofcare and herbs. 100% recovery within a week.
Rira … Lyme. Treated homeopathically. 2 weeks all symptoms gone and back under saddle.
Curly … Cushings, IR. Homeopathy, Nutrition, Herbs. All symptoms of Cushings resolved.
Cody … Recurring Facial Abscess. 3 surgeries. Treated with homeopathics. 7 days and abscess resolved. Never returned.
Tammy … Colic. Treated homeopathically. Recovered in less than 1 hour.
Dorian … Recurring seasonal colic for 7 years. Treated homeopathically and nutritionally. Colic episodes resolved.
Misty … Cushings, IR, DSLD. Treated with homeopathics, herbs and nutritionally. Cushings and IR resolved. DSLD maintained until EOL.
Pony … Chronic lameness 3+ years. Hoofcare, Herbs, Diet. Fully recovered less than 8 weeks.
and hundreds more.
Have you "Had It!" ?
Email to me: firstname.lastname@example.com and tell me what's going on.
There is no financial obligation at this time.
Find out how YOU can help YOUR HORSE!
In the light of excellent horsemanship on needs to consider the air in which the relationship forms between horse and human. Is it one of Master-Servant? Or, Is it one of Servant-Leader?
FIND OUT HERE: http://bit.ly/2gB4ucy
"Tissue salts treat disease by supplying the body with deficient cell salts, the 12 inorganic compounds that make up the cell, thus assisting the body's return to healthy functioning. This is based on a system developed by Dr Schuessler, a German 19th century physician, and the discovery around that time of the constituents of the cell. Dr Schuessler suggested that the cells of the body contain a balance of water, organic and inorganic constituents. Both the structure and vital functioning of the body are dependent upon the balance of these constituents, supplied by nature in both plant and animal tissue.
Healthy cells are essential for a healthy body. Tissue salts can be used to restore balance to the body's cells. Although tissue salts are considered very mild and can usually be given with confidence, as with all homeopathic medicine, it's important to stop using them if symptoms worsen. Tissue salts can cause an aggravation or healing crisis although improvement should occur once their use is stopped.
While tissue salts are more like a mineral supplement than a homeopathic potency, they should be given with care, then discontinued once healing has taken place.
READ MORE HERE: http://thepenzancehorse.com/TISSUE%20SALTS%20FOR%20SENIOR%20HORSES.pdf
Today, 7 years ago on Facebook I wrote a note. It said —
"They are an integral part of *us* in terms of they have something to share with us each time we stroke them, smell them, see them — they are just like us only in 'horse' clothing. Learn to connect with your OWN horse and realize that you are on a path with your own horse that no one else can walk." — Dec. 1, 2009
It was one of those paradigms … those life-changing moments when something really, I mean REALLY hits you. Yes, our horses are spirits in horse bodies – just like we're spirits in human bodies. It was something that twisted and turned and smoothed out in the gut during contemplation. It now is the flowing base of my connection with any horse. It is truly amazing. Beyond words, way beyond the carrot stick and the bit and saddle. It is … life in spirit.
I do "life" with horses. They've been 'life' blood for me since before I was born, I believe. I just said it yesterday to my beloved sister – horses and the ocean … they're both my blood and I no longer make excuses for that. There are no excuses. Nor should there have to be. As much as I need air to breathe I need horses and the ocean to be whole. No one questions why I need air. Why question, "Why horses?" Jesus made me that way – and HE knows. HE understands. I just wish it hadn't taken me a lifetime to understand.
Yep, I do "life" with horses. I AM one with horses in spirit. It's who I am.
"Swollen Leg Syndrome" is frustrating, but can be managed successfully.
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Lymphangitis in horse leg
"Swollen Leg Syndrome" is frustrating, but can be managed successfully.
The lymphatics are a type of tubular system that drains excess fluids and proteins from tissue and gradually routes it back into the main blood circulation. Lymphatics are present practically everywhere in the body, but the most common place to encounter problems is in the legs of the horse.
Fluid in the lymphatics is dependent on movement, muscle contraction and pulsation of the blood vessels to keep it moving in the right direction. In some horses, standing idle for prolonged periods can lead to edema or swelling of the legs, often due to leakage of fluid from the lymphatics.
Some horses end up with chronic problems leading to intermittent stocking up or edema formation. As a veterinarian, I believe that managing the ongoing inflammatory process is critical for overall success. Through a combination approach, we can manage ongoing inflammation and modulate the immune response, which I feel is a major component to these conditions. — Tom Schell, DVM, www.curost.com
Modern methods of keeping horses stabled, with limited time for free exercise and concentrated physical training sessions, create an unnatural pattern of movement. When a horse is standing still, the transport capacity of the lymphatic system decreases significantly. Both the velocity of flow and the total volume of lymph being moved will be reduced, putting the standing horse at a distinct disadvantage with regard to recovery from injury or exertion. The horse's high number of lymph nodes (roughly 8000 compared to an average of 600 in the human) provides a greater propensity for lymphatic "bottlenecks" because lymphatic fluid slows down and concentrates upon entering each lymph node.
Notably, half of the horse's 8000 lymph nodes are situated in the ascending colon. When access to ad lib forage is restricted, the horse's lymphatic system is significantly compromised, as the lymph flow around the intestines is stimulated by the peristaltic action created from a continuous flow of food though the gut.
It is not unusual to see performance horses in their boxes almost permanently during the competitive season. A ration of hay or haylage given in the evening can be eaten up within a few hours, leaving the horse standing without food for up to 12 hours. The horse is then taken out for training exercise, whereby his lymphatic system is being asked to increase lymph flow from a compromised position very rapidly into a highly active state. Often horses are then returned to their stable still warm, and although the lymphatic system still has work to do in clearing cellular debris plus dealing with the consequential increase of arterial blood flow into the interstitium, it is not able to do so due to the return to inactivity.
It is therefore not surprising that many performance horses will develop swollen or filled legs as a result of lymphatic compromise. Many owners will try to reduce swelling by using elasticated stable bandages over some form of padding. However, this has been shown to simply transfer the edema via the superficial lymphatic system higher up the leg, where it gives the illusion of having dispersed. In 2006, a large veterinary study was undertaken in Germany to ascertain the effect of different types of bandaging on the lymphatic vessels. This involved injecting a continuous stream of contrast medium (dye) into the lymphatic vessels of horses under sedation and x-raying the effects. Horses bandaged with the elasticated stable bandages were found to have significantly impeded lymph flow when compared to those bandaged with specially designed lymphaticcompression bandages .
When one considers that every cell in the body relies upon receiving dissolved oxygen and nutrients from the interstitium to carry out its metabolic function properly, and that the lymphatic system collects cellular debris from the interstitium to filter and return it to the bloodstream, any disruption of the smooth functioning of the lymphatics will compromise cellular health. When the lymphatics are compromised (either by lack of movement, genetic predisposition, injury, surgery or post infection, such as in cases of lymphangitis), excess fluid within the interstitium will generally lead to edema forming ventrally to the abdomen, mammary glands or sheath, or distally to the limbs.
In horses, hind limbs will generally be more affected than front limbs due to the distance that the lymphatic fluid has to travel back along the thoracic duct to the superficial cervical lymph nodes and external jugular veins.
"Equine Lymphatic System"
Superficial Lymphatic Drainage Pathways of the Horse
Colored areas indicate skin territories, where lymph drains to a set of nodes within that territory. For example, territory III drains to the superficial cervical nodes shown as Lcs in the neck. If a horse has an injury to his lower foreleg, the lymph will drain upwards to that set of nodes. If a horse has an injury behind the ear, it will drain to the same nodes. The territories usually don't allow lymph from one territory to another, but "watersheds" between them can allow lymph to pass if one area is overloaded. The white line shown running along the center of the spine and ventrally along the abdomen are absolute watersheds, and lymph cannot pass at all through those.
It's important to note that the internal organs, bones, tendons and ligaments in each territory drain via the deep lymphatics to those same nodes. So the skin of territory I goes to the submandibular nodes under the jowl, but the teeth, bones, tongue, cartilage, etc. in territory I also drain to the submandibular. From there, the collected lymph goes back to the return point to the superficial cervical nodes (Lcs on the diagram). — Rebecka Blenntoft, blenntoftmld.com
Therapeutic laser is used in human medicine to reduce the pain and swelling caused by edema in the lymphatics of the upper limbs, breast and neck, and it can effectively treat lymphangitis in our equine patients as well. Laser treatments modify the viscosity of the lymph, which helps the fluid to move more easily through the lymphatics. It also softens the hard, fibrotic tissue which can provide a reduction in the volume of the edema in the limb, improving movement and flexibility. In addition to treating the bacterial infection, you can use the laser twice daily to treat the condition, delivering 3 joules/cm2 over all affected areas. You should also treat the lymph structures outside of the swollen tissue that are responsible for removing the fluid through the limbs. If the epidermis has become irritated and formed a crusty covering, reduce the dosage to 2 joules/cm2 around the crusted portion and maintain 3 joules in the remaining areas. Treating with the laser early in the process is recommended to reduce the fibrosis which can occur. There are no reported side effects from using laser treatment for this condition, and improvement is easy to measure and track. — Doreen Hudson,www.respondsystems.com
Essential oils are very effective in supporting the lymphatic system as they can improve the function of the circulatory system, aid in cellular detoxification and combat infection congruently. Cypress oil does all of these, reduces muscles spasms and nervous tension, and aids in digestion, making it a perfect oil for the barn. Other oil recommendations are Lemon and Grapefruit which most horses will lick right out of your hand. — Nan E. Martin, LSH-CRTS
Robust immune and elimination systems should actively and positively discharge waste products of infection and inflammation. Lymphangitis is simply the result of this process not working efficiently. Less robust systems will try to function with a toxic load in the blood. Blood Cleanser Herbs include: Garlic, Elecampane, Echinacea, Nettle, Maritime Pine, Yarrow, Kelp, Violet Leaves, Horseradish, Horsetail, Red Clover and Rosehips along with the Bach Flowers Crab Apple and Rescue Remedy. A 12-week course is recommended, which is a full blood cycle. Adding Fenugreek and Rosehips to the feed as basic addition will ensure that the lymphatic system is well supported, as are kidneys. — Catherine McDowell, Herbalist
Herbal blends can help support your horse's recovery from lymphangitis. Cleavers, calendula, fenugreek, violet leaves, and kelp aid your horse by stimulating the lymphatic system. Other herbs such as Echinacea help clear infection, while dandelion root and nettles help to drain the excess fluid. For anti-inflammatory and pain relief, devil's claw or meadowsweet are good choices. Adding an herb that helps to balance immune function such as American Ginseng or another adaptogen would be beneficial. — Andrea Baldwin, Herbalist
Apis is a great homeopathic remedy for many cases of lymphangitis. The keynote for the use of the remedy Apis is significant swelling with lots of fluid under the skin, and the skin stretched tightly over the swelling, very similar as what a bee sting looks like. Lymphangitis creates a similar sort of swelling, where the skin becomes stretched over the fluid-filled leg. — Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS
Using kinesiology tape in Lymphangitis cases can be quite effective if you follow the correct protocols. The goal is to move collected fluid (blood flow and lymph) out of the affected area to reduce swelling (lymphadema). It is important to begin taping only after the initial infection is under control. — Dr. Beverly Gordon, www.Equi-Tape.com
Because there are three different types of lymphangitis (sporadic, ulcerative, and epizootic), varying in degrees of severity, follow the recommendations of your holistic veterinarian along with the acupressure session "Benefiting Lymphangitis".
This session will help improve circulation, remove toxins, and reduce inflammation associated with this condition. — Amy Snow and Nancy Zidonis
Manual lymph drainage (MLD) is a light, painless therapy utilizing the power of the lymphatic system to treat a wide variety of conditions. MLD is able to move fluid from a region where the system isn't functioning to one where it is. Very precise manual movements encourage tissue fluid to enter the initial lymph vessels and stimulate lymphatic contraction, greatly increasing the movement of lymph through the system. MLD is literally skin deep, working primarily with the superficial lymphatics. — Heather Powell, equinemld.com
What is the opposite of bucking? "Not bucking" you say? Nope, that's not it. What is the opposite of "jigging"? Nope, wrong again. It's not "not jigging". What is the opposite of shoving? Hmmmm, "not shoving"? Nope … read on, my Friend. (Yep, its an oldie but goodie!)
Opposite Illusions
– Gwenyth Browning Jones Santagate © Aug 8, 2005
What is the opposite of bucking? "Not bucking" you say? Nope, that's not it. What is the opposite of "jigging"? Nope, wrong again. It's not "not jigging". What is the opposite of shoving? Hmmmm, "not shoving"? Nope … read on, my Friend.
For every action there is a reaction and for every action there is a counterpart that is the opposite. The opposite of "bucking" would be walking forward. The opposite of shoving would be backing up. The opposite of jigging would be standing still or walking forward quietly. Instead of "punishing" an unwanted behavior in a horse why not think in terms of changing the negative behavior to a positive one and being able to reward your horse for doing something "right". In essence, teaching the horse to do something else INSTEAD OF the offensive behavior? Give the horse a choice between the behaviors and making the "right choice" a rewarded experience. Sound pretty funky to you? Well, let's take this scenario;
Susie has a 10 year old QH that is highly bred and extremely versatile. Susie has good riding background but limited ground training. (Notice that I said "Susie" has limited ground training vs. the horse having limited ground training!) … Roger, the QH, INSISTS on flying out the stall door whenever its opened, completely disregarding poor little Susie who tries desperately to stay out of his way yet at the same time, hang onto him. Susie's trainer has suggested that everytime Roger begins to bolt out of the stall that Susie whack him on the chest with the crop. Susie's TRIED to do this but Roger seems to be totally oblivious to Susie and her crop and manages every time to just keep on bargin' through, dragging little Susie behind him. By now you're thinking "I'd get a chain over that horse's nose and that horse would learn a lesson or two!" Ah ha! What KIND of lesson would he learn? To be more respectful of Susie or the human standing in his way? Or would he learn to respond to pain, confusion, frustration and determination to get out of the stall and the experience even more quickly?
Horses naturally want to get along with their herd members. Part of their social interaction is learning to get along. Learning their own place within the herd and learning to respect those above them in rank. Horses are, by nature, gentle animals with extremely strong ideas about "fairness". Doesn't seem fair to me to punish Roger for barging out of the stall when all he wants to do is be a horse and get outdoors to move!
By whacking, or "punishing" Roger everytime he heeds his natural instinct as a horse without giving him a BETTER choice that helps him to stay safe and comfortable, Susie is doing nothing more than helping Roger build up his resentment and fear of humans and to learn to respond to a situation that gives him pain. So let's think on this a bit. …
What could Susie DO, proactively, to 1. stop Roger from barging through and over her and 2. to keep Roger's sensitive respect intact without adding fear or resentment to the equation? (You know that fear causes the horse to flight. That's one of his primary behavioral standards.)
What is the opposite of barging? Standing still. Sub-Opposite behavior = waiting for appropriate cue to respectfully walk as leader requests.
Food as motivating behavior modification = MARKING the horse's appropriate behavior at the INSTANT of that behavior then rewarding with a small enough tidbit as to motivate the horse to want more. (Please note that food rewards CAN be given from small bucket instead of hand if so desired. The transporter of the reward is not as important as the reward, itself.)
Bribery, you say? No. M-o-t-i-v-a-t-i-o-n. Every mammal needs motivation to execute a behavior. The level of motivation must exceed other motivators in strength in order to prompt behavior. In other words, would you rather "work" for a pat on the head or a homemade chocolate cookie? Personally, the chocolate chip cookie wins hands down for me!
How to teach the opposite of Barging … that is, standing still or stepping backwards
backwards away from human at stall door (better choice of behavior to teach)
Behavior desired = stepping backwards 3 steps when stall door is opened and waiting, respectfully, for human to request forward motion. Must break down the behavior as it is comprised of several "steps". 1st step would be to step backwards instead of barging forward.
Set up a cue that you can use consistently when asking the horse to back up for you. Choose your "marker" of behavior, that is the audible sound you will use to indicate to the horse that it has executed the proper behavior. A mechanical clicker will work, a tongue click, a "kiss" sound, a "cluck" sound … a verbal Good! … whatever works for YOU but sound must be clear, crisp, short and easily identifiable by the horse. (I'll use "click" just as the marker word for this article)
Begin teaching the horse what a marker is:
"click!" and give 1 or 2 Cheerios as "reward". Repeat this process until your horse associates your marker sound with the reward. Now you're ready to begin simple exercise of backing up 3 steps.
Ask horse to back up – use pressure and voice command. Instant the horse even thinks to back up, "click" and reward. Repeat several times until you're receiving 100% result.
Ask horse to now actually move body backwards (vs. merely indicating he's "thinking" about it) … give the cue to back and keep the pressure on the horse until he actually MOVES his body back one step. Click! Reward. Repeat until horse is responding 100%.
Now, do the same again but ask for 2 steps back. Then 3 and … now you've taught the horse the OPPOSITE of barging through you – you've taught him to respectfully back up 3 steps away from you! You've given him a CHOICE of behaviors to execute when you open that stall door. (Susie, this really isn't difficult – just takes a bit of time and patience.)
Ready to teach him to stand still? (2nd part of the overall behavior that you're trying to reach)
Now that you have the horse backing up, ask him "Whoa" … if he moves forward, ask him to back up and CLICK! and REWARD the second his stands without moving. Repeat and gradually request that he stand longer and longer until YOU say, "OK! Good job! NOW you may walk through the stall door!"
door!" … So now you've added more to the exercises by teaching the horse another opposite of "barging" behavior. You've taught him to stand still. Standing still is a CHOICE the horse makes which makes the behavior a decision and not an empty, thoughtless behavior.
Think of the difference between, "I'm not doing anything!" and … "I'm doing nothing." Two completely different behaviors. "Doing nothing" is a decision based behavior. "I'm not doing anything" is a thoughtless, lacking in thought, of doing anything. So, the opposite of "I'm not doing anything" is … "I'm doing *nothing*." In essence, I'm also saying that we're teaching the barging horse to "do nothing" while standing quietly and waiting for his human to request forward movement. So, another "opposite" of barging would be to do "nothing".
Whenever you're working around a horse it is imperative to always think of the consequences of what YOUR behavior and requests will reap from the horse. Every action has a reaction. Our requests have reactions from the horse. They can be thoughtless reactions or they can be thought-FILLED choices that the horse makes.
Every action has an opposite. Think of the opposite actions that your horse chooses to execute today for you and start teaching him the proper action/behavior that you REALLY want.
Bucking? Move forward. Rearing? Move forward. Barging? Step back and wait. Jigging? Walk quietly. Doesn't lift hoof? Lift hoof! Doesn't lead? Give to pressure.
Think of your opposites and start working on them today. You'll have a safer day and a much more pleasant relationship with your horse.


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Well, looks like we can expect more of the same from the new administration concerning marijuana legislation, and certainly the broader war on drugs. At the Change.gov site they had questions that people could vote on and in turn the administration would respond. The question with the most votes was concerning marijuana legalization, and the response was exactly what I expected.
This is what was posted in response to the question:
Q: "Will you consider legalizing marijuana so that the government can regulate it, tax it, put age limits on it, and create millions of new jobs and create a billion dollar industry right here in the U.S.?" S. Man, Denton
A: President-elect Obama is not in favor of the legalization of marijuana.
This did not come as a surprise to me at all. The people he has been surrounding himself with have already hinted at this kind of stance. It is just 'too risky' of an issue for Obama to take on. He cannot risk letting it come back and bite him. I respect politicians like Ron Paul who will openly say that this is wrong, we are pursuing a failed and harmful strategy, etc. Obama hinted at the fact that he thought medical marijuana should be legalized, but that it would not be very high on his priority list. I believe what he meant to say was "It would not be on my priority list."
If the government wants to restrict certain age groups from purchasing and using certain drugs (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) I can give them that. But if they ban grown adults from inhaling a plant, I just shake my head. It can not be about it being "more dangerous" than other drugs because you just have to look at how many deaths are caused by the legal substance that is tobacco or alcohol, and therefore it must be political. In this day and age, politicians are all about 'fixing' things. They want to fix income distribution and 'spread the wealth.' They want to fix companies that are doomed to fail. They want to fix countries that do not have a democratic setup similar to ours. They want to fix global warming. They want to fix the education system.
The problem is, whenever they try to fix something, they make it worse.
That is why to 'fix' the problems that are caused by making marijuana illegal are so much harder than they should be. It would require government saying "We failed." But of course, no one in government wants to believe that government EVER fails (unless of course, it is the other parties policy). Marijuana legalization is not a partisan issue! Just another example how government fails to serve the people.
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NMπ download
New version 1.1: additional dispersal kernels and the other minor improvements. See our last >>paper<< for more details.
the software designed for estimation of plant mating system and seed and pollen dispersal kernels. NMπ is a re-implementation of the NM+ program and provides new features such as support for multi-core processors, explicit treatment of dioecy, the possibility of incorporating uniparentally cytoplasmic markers, the possibility of assessing assortative mating due to phenotypic similarity and inference about offspring genealogies. The probability model of parentage (the neighborhood model) accounts for missing data and genotyping errors, which can be estimated along with regular parameters of the mating system. The program has virtually no restrictions with respect to a number of individuals, markers or phenotypic characters. A console version of NMπ can be run under a wide variety of operating systems, including Windows, Linux or Mac OS. For Windows users, a graphical user interface is provided to facilitate operating the software.
sgssimul.f95 download
The Fortran code (and the Windows executable file) of a simulation program generating data through a forward-time isolation-by-distance process occuring in a single isolated plant population. The code compiles easily under the GNU Fortran compiler (GCC ver. 5.2.0) and runs smoothly under both Windows and Linux. sgssimul was used in Chybicki et al. (2016) Relative strength of fine-scale spatial genetic structure in paternally vs. biparentally inherited DNA in a dioecious plant depends on both sex proportions and pollen-to-seed dispersal ratio. Heredity 117:449-459.
NM+ (ver. 1.1) download
NM+ is a computer software designed to make inferences on plant gene dispersal and mating patterns via modelling parentage probabilities based on a spatially explicit parentage model called neighbourhood model. Therefore, NM+ requires a sample of mapped and genotyped candidate parents and offspring, however offspring may optionally be assigned to single maternal parents (forming so-called half-sib progeny arrays). Using the maximum likelihood approach, NM+ estimates a number of parameters, including self-fertilization rate, immigration rates from outside of a defined study site, parameters of pollen (and/or seed) dispersal kernels (exponential-power, Weibull, geometric or 2Dt) and selection gradients relating covariates (phenotypic traits) with male (and/or female) reproductive success. By default NM+ is for studying plant populations; however, it can be used for any organism as long as data requirements and model assumptions are met. NM+ runs under Windows, but it can be launched under Linux using WINE emulator.
The version 1.1 assumes a possibility of random typing errors instead of null alleles. 'Typing errors' option inherited the interface of 'null alleles', so it will be relatively easy to set-up the analysis following the suggestions in the manual.
CEMBRA download
(Last update: 16.12.2014)
The software designed primarily to verify the association between outcrossing rates and nominal or continuous predictors. The Bayesian method is described in TGG paper. In the updated version, cembra allows unbiased estimation of biparental inbreeding, defined as the effective selfing rate (Chybicki, submitted).
INEST 2.2 download (200+ WoS citations)
(last update: September 14, 2017 - porting to new programming environment; added new functionality: Bayesian estimates of observed and expected heterozygosities per locus corrected for null alleles)
The newest, completely re-implemented version of the software. Here, the Bayesian approach is available together with procedures for model comparison. This can be helpful to determine if inbreeding is present in the data (see Chybicki et al. 2011, the Taxus paper). If coordinates are available, spatial genetic structure can be also assessed. For this purpose 5 genetic similarity indices are available (Nason, Moran, Ritland, Queller-Goodnight and semivariance). Additionally, the permutation test for heterozygosity excess (HW test) can be performed. Since version 2.1, the test for bottleneck is implemented. This procedure follows exactly the algorithm in Luikart and Cornuet (1996) and, under SMM or TPM model of mutation, provides better p-values associated with the Wilcoxon test compared to the BOTTLENECK software. Since version 2.2, INEST provides a new functionality in terms of empirical Bayes estimates of observed and expected heterozygosity corrected for null alleles.
INEst estimates frequencies of null alleles at SSR loci within apopulation. However, its unique feature is to take into account a possibility of inbreeding within a population during estimation null allele frequencies. It is well known, that both inbreeding and null alleles can cause excess of homozygotes within a population. So the best strategy is to estimate both inbreeding and null allele frequencies simultaneously. That is why INEst may outperform other available packages (see here).
NM2F download
The Bayesian implementation of the neighbourhood model (Adams and Birkes 1991), that allows to infer about mating patterns (using half-sib families and candidate fathers) at individual level, including pollen immigration, self-fertilisation, intra- vs. inter-specific mating preferences, pollen dispersal, individual male fecundity and genetic structure of immigrant pollen. NM2F was used in the AoB paper.
MSF 1.01 download
The Bayesian implementation of the mixed mating model with some useful additions, like model for typing errors, a possibility for family contamination (a presence of progeny individuals which are not related with the putative mother plant) and a model for pollen pool structure (the F-model). Some methods were described in Journal of Heredity (Chybicki 2013), Annals of Botany (Chybicki and Burczyk 2013) and Apidologie (Oleksa et al. 2013).
I4A download
The software used in the Taxus baccata paper (Heredity 107:589) in order to estimate inbreeding levels based on dominant markers.


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5 Steps to Finding Your Ideal Flying School?
The dream of attending a flying school
A commercial pilot's childhood dream is becoming a reality! They want to make a career out of moving in three dimensions, and have their mind set on becoming a pilot!
There are times where pilots are clouded-down by unanswered questions; what's the difference between Part 61 and Part 141 training? What aircraft should a commercial pilot fly?
To get the best training in aviation the pilot needs to ensure that they get a solid foundation in both aviation theory and practical training from the right flying school. Without flying experience, selecting a good flying school can be a daunting task.
Checklists are an integral part of aviation; this same procedure can be applied to selecting a great flight school for a commercial pilot. Here are 5 steps to help a pilot find the right flying school:
- What Aviation Training does a commercial pilot need and want? Flight schools come in two forms, Part 61 and Part 141, which refer to the parts of the Federal Aviation Regulations under which they operate. It's recommended using a flying school that operates from a published syllabus, which is vital for a pilot to track their progress, determine strengths and weaknesses, and avoid costly training oversights.
- What are the facilities like? It's important for the upcoming pilot to listen closely and ask questions about everything. After the official tour, talk to other students in flight training. Ask them to rate the training quality and explain what problems they've had, if any, and how they were dealt with.
- Who are the flight School Instructors? Don't go by flight hours alone, it's important for a pilot to find someone who communicates well and makes them feel comfortable. The pilot will want to know how long they've been employed at the flying school, where they learned to fly, how many hours they've accumulated and what their previous students have to say about them.
- What is the Cost? Look closely at the entire fee structure; aircraft rental, insurance, fuel prices, taxes, processing fees and instructor fees. Keep in mind that a quote for an entire training course is often based on the minimum number of flight hours required by the FAA and most students surpass that during training. Flight schools aren't usually out to rip students off, but there can be hidden fees.
- What aircraft are available and what are their maintenance plans? Be careful to compare 'apples to apples'. A commercial pilot should be focused on age, condition, appearance, and equipment. A new airplane does not necessary mean better quality flight, nor does the latest technology solve a pilot's future difficulty with landings, but there is something to be said for getting what you pay for. A pilot should also ask the flight school to walk them through their maintenance program. If they hesitate or refuse to show you the aircraft's logbook, it's a red flag.


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We have all watched with heavy hearts the devastation brought by Hurricane Harvey. The LeTourneau University family includes many who are impacted directly by this devastation, and our prayers are for and with them. Many in our LETU Nation are hurting. We are a community of builders and together we will join in the rebuilding. The rebuilding work that will need to be done in the coming days, months, and years is only possible with the power of God and the faithfulness of His people.
We have had many conversations over the last few weeks with students who want to help in some fashion. We have heard from several students and groups of students who have already traveled to the affected areas to help with the restoration process.
LeTourneau Student Ministries is organizing a Fall Break trip (HEART - Harvey Encouragement and Relief Trip) to the greater-Houston area.
The Harvey Hustle is a coordinated carnival-style fundraising event planned by all of student government (LSM, Executive Cabinet, YAC, and Senate). It's currently planned for November 10th. More details to come.
On Friday October 6th from 5 - 10 PM Chipotle (415 E Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605) is donating 50% of revenue. You MUST tell them you are there for the fundraiser.
We know that many are interested in helping on their own. LETU encourages you to connect with a local organization that can help guide you to individuals in need. We have also collected a few resources to help you think through some things such as what to bring, what the conditions will be like, etc.
Donate to LETU's Harvey Impacted Students
Donate to LSM's Support Efforts
Questions about donations can be addressed to the University Development Office at email@example.com or 903-233-3819.


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A sandbox and a collection of miniature objects and figurines support a unique experience of creative play and self-exploration. Sandplay facilitates the psyche's natural capacity for healing and can open a personal dialogue with the soul. A brief history of Sandplay, its development, and relationship to the work of Carl Jung will be discussed. Participants will select a group of objects from the collection and tell a story in their sandbox. The workshop assists the participants to make meaning out of the symbols they have chosen to tell their story. Finally, we will take photos of the sandbox stories so that participants can continue to learn from their story, beyond this workshop. Participants are asked to bring their own camera, if possible. Class size is limited to 8 participants.
1:30 – 4:00pm Fee: $35. Pre-registration is required.
Leader: Carol Magrone
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Nicole Kidman Is Getting Rave Reviews for 'Photograph 51'!
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban cuddle up for a picture at the Photograph 51 press night after party held at the The National Cafe on Monday (September 14) in London, England.
The 48-year-old actress stars in the play, which had a press night earlier in the evening at the Noel Coward Theater! Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and Olympian Tom Daley were also in attendance at the big event.
The reviews are starting to come in and they are great! "Kidman's performance captures the complexities in Franklin's character," a writer for the Guardian wrote.
FYI: Nicole is wearing a Hugo Boss suit, Celine shoes, and an Omega watch.
10+ pictures inside of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban at the press night for her new play…


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"Tried this the other night, it came out very well, takes a bit of pre-preparation, but then goes quickly. If you are not vegetarian, then just use regular cheese and milk. We had it with gravy, baby roasted potatoes and caramelised onions. It is recommended to serve it with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, also posted here, although I did not do that on this occasion due to the prohibitively high cost of red peppers! From Linda McCartneys World of Vegetarian Cooking"
Party Nut Loaf
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- 4 ounces butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons plain flour
- 4 -5 tablespoons milk or 4 -5 tablespoons soya milk
- 3 large free range eggs, separated
- 7 ounces unsalted cashews, finely ground
- 6 ounces brazil nuts, finely ground
- 2 ounces mature vegetarian cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 3 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 medium courgette, grated
- 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chives
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- sea salt and black pepper
- Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line it with well-greased non-stick baking parchment.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 oz of the butter and soften the onion over a medium heat for about five minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for a further minute. Gradually add the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Simmer for two minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Cool, the beat in the egg whites (put the yolks to one side for the filling), nuts, breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley, and mix well.
- Put aside until you have prepared the filling.
- Filling : Cook the shallots in the remaining butter until soft, then add the mushrooms and cook over a high heat until browned.
- Add the courgette to the pan and cook over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the juices run, then add the herbs and nutmeg. Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the egg yolks.
- Spread half of the nut mixture into the prepared loaf tin, spoon the mushroom and courgette filling on top, and cover with the remaining nut mixture.bake at 180c/350F/gas 4 for 40 minutes, or until firm. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before turning out the loaf on to a serving plate and slice it using a very sharp knife.
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Jake Epping, an ordinary high school teacher, is presented with a chance to change history. When a longtime friend shows Jake how to travel back in time, he tasks Jake with a mission he has been trying in vain to complete: stopping the assassination of John F. Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963, and solving one of the biggest mysteries of the 20th century. Jake quickly learns that the past does not want to be changed, and that his attempts to divert the course of history can quickly turn dangerous.
In a world where humanity must cope with the collateral damage of Super Heroes and Super-Villains, Emily Locke begins her first day as Director of Research & Development for Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises that specializes in products that make defenseless bystanders feel a little safer. Full of confidence and big ideas, Emily quickly learns that her expectations far exceed those of her new boss and officemates, so it will be up to her to lead the team toward their full potential and the realization that you don't need superpowers to be a hero.
Strange Angel
Jack Parsons is a brilliant and ambitious blue-collar worker of 1930s Los Angeles who started as a janitor at a chemical factory but had fantastical dreams that led him to birth the unknown discipline of American rocketry.
An enormous asteroid is discovered to be just six months away from colliding with Earth. While keeping it a secret from the public, MIT grad student, Liam Cole and tech billionaire, Darius Tanz team up to save humanity from the impending apocalypse.
What if an angel and a demon procreate? What would that offspring be? Would it be holy or demonic or both? Preacher is that tale. The offspring has no body, just a soul. That soul needs a body and chose Jesse Custer. A preacher from Texas with a loss of faith and a drinking problem. The offspring called Genesis bonds with Jesse, giving him the word of God. What he says is done.
Wynonna Earp
Wynonna Earp follows Wyatt Earp's great granddaughter as she battles demons and other creatures. With her unique abilities, and a posse of dysfunctional allies, she's the only thing that can bring the paranormal to justice.
In the Quad, a planetary system on the brink of a bloody interplanetary class war, a fun loving trio of bounty hunters attempt to remain impartial as they chase deadly warrants.
The Outpost
Talon is the lone survivor of a race called the Blackbloods, she sets off to the edge of civilisation to track her family's killers, on her journey she discovers her supernatural powers which she must learn to harness to achieve her goals.
Mara Kint is a former hostage negotiator and expert on human behavior, who became a college professor after facing an unimaginable personal tragedy. But when she's brought in to save ordinary people who have lost themselves in a highly advanced virtual-reality program in which you can literally live your dreams, she finds that in saving others, she may actually have discovered a way to save herself.
Castle Rock
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series will intertwine characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock. "Complicated" is putting it simply. As a child, Henry was involved in an accident that left his father dead and him the sole suspect, but he has no memory of it and eventually fled when townspeople turned against him. Now a death-row attorney with few connections his clients, see, usually die. Henry only returned home because a mysterious inmate at Shawshank State Penitentiary, who was discovered in a cage deep beneath the facility, asked for him. Only him. Yet, Henry has never heard of the inmate and the inmate, nicknamed "The Kid," has been in solitary confinement so long that he may be insane.
The 100
When nuclear Armageddon destroys civilization on Earth, the only survivors are those on the 12 international space stations in orbit at the time. Three generations later, the 4,000 survivors living on a space ark of linked stations see their resources dwindle and face draconian measures established to ensure humanity's future. Desperately looking for a solution, the ark's leaders send 100 juvenile prisoners back to the planet to test its habitability. Having always lived in space, the exiles find the planet fascinating and terrifying, but with the fate of the human race in their hands, they must forge a path into the unknown.
Marvel's Jessica Jon
A former superhero decides to reboot her life by becoming a private investigator.
Stan Lee's Lucky Man
Clayton is a detective who finds a magic bracelet that brings him good luck. The bad news is that someone very nasty wants it back...
Cloak & Dagger
Two teenagers from very different backgrounds find themselves burdened and awakened to newly acquired superpowers while falling in love.
Set in the near future, Los Angeles has been walled-off and isolated by a mysterious occupying force. "Colony" centers on a family torn by opposing forces, struggling to balance difficult decisions to stay together while trying to survive in the new world order.While some people choose to collaborate with the authorities and benefit from the occupation, others rebel and suffer the consequences. Former FBI agent Will Bowman has a more complicated role: he's being forced to collaborate with the proxy government in order to protect his family and recover his son, who was separated during the initial invasion.
Game of Thrones
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and the icy horrors beyond.
The Flash
Barry Allen wakes up nine months after he was struck by lightning and discovers that the bolt gave him the power of super speed. With his new team and powers, Barry becomes "The Flash" and fights crime in Central City.
Oliver Queen and his father are lost at sea when their luxury yacht sinks. His father doesn't survive. Oliver survives on an uncharted island for five years learning to fight, but also learning about his father's corruption and unscrupulous business dealings. He returns to civilization a changed man, determined to put things right. He disguises himself with the hood of one of his mysterious island mentors, arms himself with a bow and sets about hunting down the men and women who have corrupted his city.
Bobcat Goldthwait's
Anthology of stories told via different genres that satirize social norms and flawed characters.
Good Witch
"Good Witch" takes you on a magical journey with Cassie Nightingale, her daughter Cassie and their cousin Abigail. All three charm their way through the town of Middleton, causing harmony and disharmony, but always touching lives. So when Dr. Sam Radford moves in next door to the mysterious Grey House, he soon discovers Cassie's signature charm is more than just a magic touch.
12 Monkeys
Using a dangerous and untested method of time travel, Cole arrives from a post-apocalyptic future in the present day. His mission is to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will eventually decimate 93.6% of the human race.
In a parallel present day, where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth' (a highly realistic humanoid servant that's transforming the way we live). In hopes of reducing their workload, a suburban family purchases a new Synth only to discover that sharing life with a Synth has quite far-reaching consequences.
The Expanse
Two hundred years in the future, in a fully colonized solar system, police detective Josephus Miller is given the assignment to find a missing young woman, Julie Mao. Joining his task is James Holden, former first officer of an ice freighter who is involved in an incident caused by the tense relationship between Earth, Mars and the Belt. Far from their struggles in space, United Nations executive Chrisjen Avasarala works to prevent war between Earth and Mars. Soon the three find out that the missing woman is connected to a vast conspiracy that threatens all humanity.
My Little Pony: Frie
"Get your muzzle out of those books and make some friends!" That's what Princess Celestia tells Twilight Sparkle. She may be the smartest unicorn in Equestria, but Twilight Sparkle gets an "incomplete" in friendship. There's more to life than learning magic, after all -- so she goes to Ponyville on a mission to make friends. There she meets five special ponies who take her on exciting adventures and teach her the most powerful magic of all ... the magic of friendship!


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The biggest SharePoint event in Perth is back for 2012! Wednesday, March 07, 2012 SharePoint Saturday Perth saw a great turn out for our even last year, and now we are coming back for another go! This year we will be running our day of SharePoint awesomeness on April 21, and we will be at Cliftons the same as last year. But more importantly than that, we want to hear from you! This year we really want to showcase the best of each cities local talent, as well as some of the best from around the country. So if you think you have something you can present on, send us through a speaker submission! The form is online! and all the details of where to send it are on the form. We also want to hear from sponsors! We can't make these types of events run without your generous support, and would love for you to get involved. For more information on sponsorship check out our sponsor flier. Registrations will open shortly so stay tuned – we hope you are excited about SharePoint Saturday Perth 2012!!!
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Open Sourced Vulnerability Database (OSVDB), a website that provides unbiased and accurate information about software vulnerabilities, has ...
Open Sourced Vulnerability Database (OSVDB), a website that provides unbiased and accurate information about software vulnerabilities, has decided to shut down permanently.
This announcement came after the lack of industry support for the maintenance of the project. OSVDB was launched in March 2004 as a project whose goal was to provide precise and unbiased information about security vulnerabilities. It was guided by the non-profit organization Open Security Foundation (OSF).
In a brief statement, Brian Martin, one of the leaders of the OSDVB project, pointed out that they won't be coming back. "As of today, a decision has been made to shut down the Open Sourced Vulnerability Database (OSVDB), and will not return. We are not looking for anyone to offer assistance at this point, and it will not be resurrected in its previous form," Martin said in a blog post. "This was not an easy decision, and several of us struggled for well over ten years trying to make it work at great personal expense. The industry simply did not want to contribute and support such an effort," he added.
The OSVDB blog will, however, continue to be a place for providing commentary on all things related to the vulnerability world.
Before the abrupt shut down, the site had managed to collect over 106,000 vulnerabilities in over 83,000 products from over 10,000 vendors.


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SPECIALTY CAKES CINCINNATI: specialty cake for the inaugural gala of the CAROL ANN'S CAROUSEL at smale river park.
Gorgeous Photography by Leppert Photography, Backdrop Linen by All Occasions Event Rental.
We couldn't be more thrilled to have been commissioned this order for the Donor's Inaugural Gala of the new Carol Ann's Carouse, at Smale Riverfront Park. This carousel is a true work of art, and we felt obligated to deliver our very best with our most delicious cake and sugar replica of the Carousel!
To treat these generous donors, we freshly baked three of our favorite flavor combinations: Toasted Almonds with Pistachio and Honey. French Vanilla with Raspberry and White Chocolate. Toasted Almonds with Hazelnut and Chocolate.
The carving and painting of the animals/characters and the creation and installation of the carousel was be done by Carousel Works (Mansfield, Ohio).
The Carousel is located along the Ohio riverfront and between Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium. It is at home in a large glass enclosed space overlooking the Ohio River and the John Roebling bridge, over the new Anderson Pavillion.
One of my favorite features of the Carousel are the murals that are included on the canopy and the central panels of the core. All paintings were all done by Jonathan Queen, a local artist. In order to reproduce them, we printed them with our edible ink printer over sheets of icing!
We knew that creating a replica of the Carousel would be a time consuming endeavor. In order to reproduce all the different elements, what we did was to create hand sculpted originals in clay, that would be casted in food grade silicone, producing custom molds that we could use to replicate shapes and elements multiple times!!!
A very cool feature of the Carousel is the draping light cables form the canopy to the Crown. We reproduce light bulbs by attaching sugar dragees with piping gel to floral wires that simulate the structural cables that support the canopy!
Along the inner section of the carousel you'll find "framed" Cincinnati landmarks along with flying pigs. Cincinnati had a long tradition of pig raising and hosts a notorious marathon called "The flying Pig Marathon" . Pigs just happen to be my favorite animal:). These two piggies are originals sculpted in chocolate and hand painted with edible powdered color...but I wish I had casted a mold of them!
The pigs eyes were made out of sugar paste and painted with confectioner's glaze and looked So realistic!
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Corey LaJoie Wins June 2, 2012 at the world famous Bowman-Gray race track
Many in the biz say:"Corey LaJoie is one of the most complete drivers to enter NASCAR in years!"
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Randy LaJoie, Two-Time Busch Grand National Champion and President of The Joie of Seating, visits with other racers and signs autographs at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on opening day.
Here Randy proudly sits in his NASCAR Custom Race Seat located in the Safety Equipment Display Area in The Hall of Fame.
Randy LaJoie Sparks ESPN's Saturday Nights
Monday, July 27, 2009
Randy LaJoie looks about as comfortable in a suit and tie as many NASCAR fans. His language is plain and sometimes a bit rough. He seems to be the kind of guy who would be a lot of fun at a party.
He was exactly what ESPN needed on Saturday nights.
ESPN split its announcing staff between the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and O'Reilly Raceway Park this weekend. Marty Reid and Rusty Wallace were paired with LaJoie as the team calling the network's Nationwide Series race at ORP.
TV viewers had been sitting through hours of Jerry Punch and company over at IMS as long rain delays kept the action to a minimum. Once things dried out, Punch hosted a Sprint Cup Series qualifying session that contained no real excitement and featured the usual cast of characters.
It was the moment that Reid led his TV team onto ESPN that everything changed. Pit reporter Mike Massaro took charge of the pre-race show and informally hosted it while walking up and down pit road. Massaro has been having a great season on ESPN and showed once again that he is the kind of versatile announcer this type of coverage needs.
Instead of all Carl and Kyle, ESPN worked to spread out the pre-race content and did a much better than normal job of treating everyone equally. The real stories of the race were presented in an upbeat and casual fashion.
Once the action moved to the booth, it became clear very quickly that Wallace was going to have to shift gears to keep up with Reid and LaJoie. This is Reid's first season calling this group of Nationwide races and he has been a breath of fresh air. Nothing is going to shake his enthusiasm and ORP under the lights was the perfect location for this type of announcing.
Momentum is something talked about for race teams, but it was very clear that the entire TV crew caught Reid's enthusiasm. They delivered one of ESPN's best NASCAR telecasts of the season. Suddenly, NASCAR on TV was fun again and that has not been the case for a long time.
One great TV element in use was the blimp. Used by the director for wideshots and restart coverage, this ultimate high camera really helped viewers get a perspective of this facility. The ESPN director also resisted the urge to overuse the in-car cameras and kept the coverage moving through the field.
It was easy to watch and listen to this race as even the pit reporters began to get caught up in Reid's enthusiasm. Even normally polite and low-key Shannon Spake got fired-up and put in a solid performance on pit road. It should be interesting to see how her Saturday night experience carries over to Sunday's Cup Series race.
Reid again called out the start and park cars the moment they pulled into the garage. This exposure is the only way to get a handle on this problem. The TV team was also aggressive in getting interviews with drivers out of the race after several accidents. That was appreciated.
LaJoie was simply a blast. When the pace car pulled out early and caused an accident on the track, he asked if maybe it was battery powered. Nothing like a little swing at the Sprint Cup hybrid version. LaJoie delivered many classic lines and great humor all night long. Simply put, ESPN needs him on the Nationwide broadcasts.
Wallace is more at home in the infield with Allen Bestwick, but he hung in there and enjoyed watching the success of his teams during the race. This type of telecast really does not need a third announcer in the booth. Reid and LaJoie together may be a pairing that can bring this series home over the next several months.
A great combination of elements came together for an enjoyable NASCAR telecast from ORP. Hopefully, someday soon network TV will figure out a way to guarantee viewers a full post-race show regardless of the time. Kudos to ESPN for staying focused and listening to the feedback of the fans. We can only hope the Sunday Sprint Cup telecast builds on this success.
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Randy LaJoie Donates A "Gift of Safety" To The New England Antique Racers
FEBRUARY 2009 (posted on the New England Antique Racers website)
For years, Randy LaJoie's company "The Joie of Seating" has provided competitors with an extra-measure of safety by producing state of the art aluminum racing seats available for use in a wide-variety of applications. From NASCAR Nextel Cup to Go Karts, chances are they have you covered.
LaJoie, a two-time NASCAR Bush Series champion and 1981 champion at Connecticut 's Danbury Fair Racearena, has generously donated one of his "Saturday Night" model seats to the New England Antique Racers.
Randy at Daytona early in his Busch Grand National Career. (Photo from the Danny Pardi Collection)
"Randy wanted to contribute to NEAR, and we're certainly excited that he's gifted us with one of his seats," stated club Technical Inspector Jim Torok recently. "Randy's dad Don is a 7-time Danbury champion and a member of the New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame, so the family definitely has a strong-connection to vintage racing scene. As with Randy's company, safety is priority-one with us. This is truly appreciated and a great way to help kick-off our twenty-eighth season."
Randy at Daytona early in his Busch Grand National Career. (Photo from the Danny Pardi Collection)
The LaJoie name remains prominent on today's motorsports scene via the successful racing endeavors of Randy's sons, Corey and Casey.
A lucky club member will be custom-fitted for the seat before the 2009 season starts. Donated to the club rather than an individual, it will stay with NEAR. Should a driver opt to retire or depart the organization, it will go to another member.
This Sunday Jan 25, NEAR presents the 2009 New England Auto Racers Hall Of Fame Induction at LaRenaissance Banquet Hall in East Windsor , CT.
2008: Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project Launches Saratoga Fundraiser
"Where horsepower meets real horsepower"
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Auto racing icon Geoff Bodine announced Monday that his Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc. will stage a fundraiser at the legendary Saratoga Race Course, named one of the world's greatest sporting venues by Sports Illustrated. On August 11, 2008, friends of the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc., a not-for-profit group that builds bobsleds for the United States Olympic Bobsled Teams, will gather for the first annual Bo-Dyn Bobsled Classic.
Bodine was born and raised in Chemung, N.Y. and is the only New York state resident to win the Daytona 500. In 1992, Bodine started the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project to build "Made in America" bobsleds for U.S. athletes. In recognition of Bodine and his patriotic instinct the New York Racing Association decided to name a race for his foundation.
"We are going to do it on August 11, the day after Watkins Glen Sprint Cup Race, in hopes of drawing some of my NASCAR friends to come over and see another legendary race course in New York State, Saratoga," said Bodine. "In auto racing, Watkins Glen has a worldwide reputation. In horse racing, Saratoga is legendary. I was there two years ago. It is an impressive facility. It's funny that our auto racing guys deal with horsepower in our business every day, but the real horse power is at Saratoga. It is going to be a fun day."
Special guests from the NASCAR and NHRA racing world, members of the U.S. Bobsled Team, and other celebrities will join Bodine for a reception and race viewing in a luxury suite on the first turn of the Saratoga Race Course. Limited tickets are available to the public to join Bodine and his NASCAR/NHRA friends in their efforts to provide American athletes with the best bobsleds in the world built with American ingenuity and generosity.
The second day of the fundraiser on August 12 will be a four-man scramble golf tournament staged at Shaker Ridge Country Club in Albany, N.Y. All funds from the two-day fundraiser will benefit the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) corporation.
In 1992, Geoff Bodine was watching the Winter Olympic Games on television and saw the U.S. Bobsled Team finish out of the medals and learned that they had not won an Olympic medal in the sport since 1956. Bodine found out that the U.S. athletes were forced to buy second-hand sleds from the Europeans up to that point.
Within a week, Bodine was in Lake Placid where he started his Made in America bobsled project, and in 1994, the first Bo-Dyn bobsled competed at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics. At the 2002 Winter Games in Park City, Utah, the USA finally broke the medal drought and won gold in women's bobsled, and silver and bronze in men's four-man competition, all in Bo-Dyn bobsleds.
Bodine and his friends will return to Lake Placid for the 4th Annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, January 2-5, 2009, featuring NASCAR and NHRA drivers competing head to head for King of the Hill honors.
Support the U.S. teams as they compete against the best in the world at the 2009 World Championships Feb. 16 – March 1 on Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid.
For more information on Bodine and the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Project, Inc., and to register for the Saratoga track and golf fundraisers, go to bodinebobsled.com or flinksmithlaw.com.
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